Auburn Doubledays win opener, top Batavia 6-1

The Auburn Doubledays opened the 2011 New York-Penn League season with a 6-1 victory over the host Batavia Muckdogs on Friday.

Catcher Adrian Nieto led Auburn’s 11-hit attack, going 3-for-3 with a home run, two RBIs and two runs scored. First baseman Russell Moldenhauer added a pair of hits, including a double. Shortstop Bryce Ortega also had two hits. Auburn was aided by three Batavia errors.

Winning pitcher Ryan Demmin allowed the Muckdogs’ only run on three hits in five innings of work. He struck out four and walked three en route to the victory at Dwyer Stadium. Reliever Colin Bates pitched four scoreless innings to earn the save.